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Feb 05 2025BUSINESS

City Experts: The Urban Wage Gap

In American cities, racial inequalities in pay are a big problem. It's no secret that big cities have more job opportunities. This is great for gaining skills and experience. The term "experience factor" is used to describe this. Usually, workers in big cities earn more. However, for Black and Latin

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fantastic Four Blast Off: A Cosmic Adventure

The Fantastic Four are about to make a splash on Earth. At first glance in the new film, "Fantastic Four First Steps, " it seems they will be launched into space. Marvel universe is constantly changing and this is going to be a big change. The characters are back on the big screen after a long wait

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Feb 04 2025SPORTS

What Happens Now That Luka Doncic is Gone From the Dallas Mavericks?

The Dallas Mavericks just traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The city of Dallas is busy burying big dreams. Dallas is left with that empty feeling. It's like losing a big piece of their sports identity. The Mavericks new future is a big unknown. The trading of Doncic is more

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Zinc, Insecticide, and PFAS: How Common Pollutants Mess with Aquatic Critters' Appetites

Some bugs can tell us a lot about pollutants in water. It does not matter if they are metals like zinc or tough to break down plastic derived insecticides like methomyl, or "forever" chemicals like PFOA; these chemicals can mess with how freshwater amphipods like gammarus fossarum eat Norma

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Feb 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

The 30-Year Journey of Mysid Toxicity Testing

A small marine creature, the mysid (Americamysis bahia), is used to test the long-term harm of pesticides. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US requires these tests for pesticide registration. The current testing guidelines, which were last updated in 1996, have some issues. With the

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Metformin: A Potential Guardian Against Steroid Side Effects

Imagine you are tackling an illness that requires you to take steroids. These steroids are strong fighters against inflammation, but they can also cause problems. Metformin, a well-known diabetes medication, might just be the superhero we need to protect us from these side effects. Typically, it is

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Feb 03 2025SPORTS

Super Bowl LIX: Chiefs vs. Eagles Showdown

Get ready for an epic football showdown! The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The game will kick off on February 9th at 5:30 PM. This matchup is historic because if the Chiefs win, they'll become the

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Feb 03 2025HEALTH

The Hazardous Pioneer of PFAS: Uncovering Their Toxic Effects on the Human Liver

First, let's talk about PFAS. These are chemicals that are used in various products, including Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFFs). AFFFs are made up of complex mixtures and are used to fight fires. They are designed to save lives, but they have a dark side. Firefighters rely on AFFFs to put out

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Feb 02 2025SPORTS

Guardiola's Frustrations at Arsenal's Dominant Win

Pep Guardiola had a lot to say after his team Manchester City lost 5-1 to Arsenal. He was very disappointed in how his team handled the game. The team played well for a bit but then lost control. Guardiola was particularly frustrated with how his team let the lead slip away. "I'm not happy about

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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bitcoin's Energy Use: A Challenge for Green Economies

First, let's talk about the big picture, energy consumption and financial technologies like Bitcoin are two things that are currently shaping how we think about sustainability. They are the key factors. Understanding the interactions between these two can help us see how new technologies affect i

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